Hey Kevin Rudd. I spoke with you a few years back when I lived in Gympie Queensland. We have now moved to Weegena, about 20 klm from Sheffield up the hill from Kimberley. I would like to say hello in person one day soon if you like.
When I said the CH801 flies "like a truck"...that is compaired to the CH750 built light mine handles turbulence like a C150, but is a far better performer on take-off and climb fpm. I also drive a truck...I just don't to fly an aircraft that handles like a truck. If my CH750 glide ratio is "a brick" then the CH801 is "a cinder block". The CH750 can be built in 8 weeks the CH801 a couple years.
Glad you were not hurt....and insured (bonus!). The CH750 builds very fast, and is a joy to fly "off-road"... but not fast in the airspeed dept. Around 95 - 100mph it really hits a wall.
The CH801 is a bear to build and hits the wall around 115mph regardless of the horse power it has...flies like a pickup truck.
1st time around arranged by Chris they where 300 and better than the standard one you have I can get an after market one here for 300 but not quite as good as yours up to you phil
At 4:08am on December 29, 2009, Phill Barnes said…
Hi Kevin
I just did a quick check in the google groups site and last correspondence from our dealer Allan Barton for a todds was "A rough guide the price to Bendigo will be $650 AUD I am still awaiting the final price".
The LP canopy is being sold from Zenith for $522 USD. I am selling for $500 AUD . No international freight charges, no GST, no waiting.
I dont know where you got the $300 price tag for a todds from but if it is genuine, I would advise you to take advantage of that deal. Please remember that a todds is just regular perspex and is also proned to cracking if you are not careful.
Very nice looking instrument panel there Kevin. I wish you a speedy entrance into the fraternity. I've flown behind a Cont. 100hp in an AMD 601XLi trainer. It wasn't much less capable when compared to my 120hp Jab. I think that in a 601XL airframe, the Jab can't turn fast enough to make 120 hp anyway. I'd guess I am truly getting about 100 - 115 hp. It's all good... when I am flying and can cruise climb 500 fpm with full fuel and about 400 pounds in the seats, who give's a rat's ass anyway? It's a lot like sex; even when it's bad it's great, right?
Well my mind is now made up and I have bought a Continental 0-200 for my plane so I have a few Jabiru bits for sale if anyone is interested
cheers Kevin
Kevin, that is very uncertain: so uncertain that I am not game to put a time on it. Perhaps it will be possible to hazard a guess in a few months.
Peter
Greetings Kevin,
At present I am working on the instrument panel and the canopy. It is slow but sure. Jimmy Williams is doing the inspections and he is coming out tonight to check progress. I have a Rotax motor to install.
Peter
Hi Kevin,
Those are great switches, look very sturdy. where have you put all your fuses etc? The Voyager really simplifies all wiring etc. I put in an EXP Bus http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/expbus.php
also makes life easy.
Darryl.
Hi Kevin
How's the engine debate going, have you decided on an engine?
What secondary latch for the canopy are you going to use?
Anything else new with you mate?
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Hey Kevin Rudd. I spoke with you a few years back when I lived in Gympie Queensland. We have now moved to Weegena, about 20 klm from Sheffield up the hill from Kimberley. I would like to say hello in person one day soon if you like.
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Phill Barnes 0434 290 564
Hi Kevin
I was outbid for your 0200 on ebay, I would however like to buy the engine mount, baffles and top cowl etc.
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The CH801 is a bear to build and hits the wall around 115mph regardless of the horse power it has...flies like a pickup truck.
I just did a quick check in the google groups site and last correspondence from our dealer Allan Barton for a todds was "A rough guide the price to Bendigo will be $650 AUD I am still awaiting the final price".
The LP canopy is being sold from Zenith for $522 USD. I am selling for $500 AUD . No international freight charges, no GST, no waiting.
I dont know where you got the $300 price tag for a todds from but if it is genuine, I would advise you to take advantage of that deal. Please remember that a todds is just regular perspex and is also proned to cracking if you are not careful.
Regards
Phill
Where are the vids?
Phill
Ed
cheers Kevin
Peter
At present I am working on the instrument panel and the canopy. It is slow but sure. Jimmy Williams is doing the inspections and he is coming out tonight to check progress. I have a Rotax motor to install.
Peter
I have heard of that but I know of engines that get hot down here as well it has as much to do with the engine as the climate I think
cheers Kevin
How are you? How's the plane coming along?
Liezel
Those are great switches, look very sturdy. where have you put all your fuses etc? The Voyager really simplifies all wiring etc. I put in an EXP Bus http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/expbus.php
also makes life easy.
Darryl.
How's the engine debate going, have you decided on an engine?
What secondary latch for the canopy are you going to use?
Anything else new with you mate?
Regards
Phill
Greetings and all that. My XL project is slow but coming on.
Peter
I aggree fully with Randy, I have a 912s running for about 60 hours now in a 601xl and hasn't missed a beat.
Uses 12ltr's per hour @90-95 kt's.
I also have a mgm product I have the monochrome stratromaster, which works good appart from having to swap the signal in module initially.
Have had many fun hours in the XL, which climbs 1200 ft/min even with a passenger (light rotax again.
Thanks Stefan
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